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Brother

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbrʌðə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbrʌðər/"]/

Meaning of Brother

a boy or man who has the same parents as another person

In simple words: A male sibling.

Brother in a sentence

• My brother is the best friend I have.
• She has a brother who plays soccer.
• My brother loves to read books.
• He treats his brother with a lot of respect.
• They are brothers and always play together.

How to use Brother

Used in general contexts to refer to male siblings. Not typically used in formal writing. In some cultures, it can also refer to close male friends.

Grammar pattern

brother + of + person

Memory hint

Think of 'bro' as a short way to remember 'brother'!

Related words

Collocations with Brother

• big
• elder
• older
• blood brothers
• brother and sister
• like brothers

Synonyms for Brother

• sibling
• male sibling
• bro

Opposites of Brother

• sister

Common mistakes with Brother

• Confused with 'brothers' as plural when referencing one sibling.
• Misusing 'brother' for female siblings.

Frequently asked questions about Brother

What does Brother mean?

A male sibling.

What is the definition of Brother?

a boy or man who has the same parents as another person

How do you use Brother in a sentence?

My brother is the best friend I have.

Can you give another example of Brother?

She has a brother who plays soccer.

What are synonyms for Brother?

Common alternatives include sibling, male sibling, bro.

What is the opposite of Brother?

Opposite meanings include sister.

What words go with Brother?

It commonly pairs with big, elder, older, blood brothers, brother and sister, like brothers.

What are common mistakes when using Brother?

Confused with 'brothers' as plural when referencing one sibling. Misusing 'brother' for female siblings.

How do you pronounce Brother?

US: /["/ˈbrʌðər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbrʌðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Brother?

Used in general contexts to refer to male siblings. Not typically used in formal writing. In some cultures, it can also refer to close male friends.

What CEFR level is Brother?

"Brother" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.